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Bronzeville-Chicago “The Black Metropolis”

January 17, 2024 Carma Henry 0

The “Great Migration” led thousands of discontented Black Southerners to the big cities of the North. That evolved into financially and culturally vibrant meccas like Harlem (and it’s Renaissance), Sweet Auburn avenue (Atlanta), U”-Street (Washington D.C.), Overtown (Miami), “Black Wall Street” (Tulsa) and Bronzeville/“The Black Metropolis” in Chicago. Bronzeville Vincennes.com wrote, “Bronzeville provided an isolated area for Blacks to live and work together. […]

Water Rate ‘Discrimination’ Draws Debate

January 17, 2024 Carma Henry 0

The proposal (HB 777), sponsored by Rep. Robbie Brackett, R-Vero Beach, comes after similar debates last year about municipal utilities, including electric utilities. […]

Voices of the Glades: We Reject Sierra Club’s Attempt to Speak for People of Florida’s Rural Glades Communities

January 17, 2024 Carma Henry 0

In the heart of Florida’s sugarcane fields lies a little-understood community steeped in resilience, history, and a deep connection to the land they call home. I am Lavita Holmes, proudly born and raised in Hendry County. I live in Clewiston, Florida, and serve as the Executive Director for Glades Lives Matter, an organization deeply committed to the prosperity of all the Glades communities. […]

FAMU SBI Student Wins Bloomberg ESG HBCU Trading Challenge

January 17, 2024 Carma Henry 0

Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) senior Jaeden Patterson is the winner of this year’s Bloomberg Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Trading Challenge, the company announced this week. […]

Campaign Matching Funds Targeted

January 17, 2024 Carma Henry 0

A proposal began moving forward Tuesday in the Florida Senate that would ask voters to ditch a program that has given more than $33 million in state matching money to gubernatorial and Cabinet candidates over four recent election cycles. […]

First Baptist Church Piney Grove

January 12, 2024 keesto 0

Executive Assistant Job Description REPORTS TO: Lead Pastor POSITION STATUS: Full-time, Salaried The Executive Assistant is a well-organized team member, who manages the affairs of the Lead Pastor in a spirit of excellence. The Executive […]

The Alphas Celebrate At New Mount Olive Baptist Church The 2024 Celebration Service To Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 11, 2024 Carma Henry 0

New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 400 Northwest Ninth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will host the 48th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Service on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 4:00 P.M. The service is sponsored by the Zeta Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. […]

In the aftermath of tornadoes that swept through the Panama City Beach area

January 11, 2024 Carma Henry 0

In the aftermath of tornadoes that swept through the Panama City Beach area, local officials reported significant damage. The tornadoes struck several parts of the region, leaving destruction in their wake. Homes, buildings, and infrastructure suffered varying degrees of damage, with some structures being severely impacted or destroyed entirely. […]

Gordon Parks: Trailblazing the Cinematic Landscape

January 11, 2024 Carma Henry 0

Gordon Parks is a renowned American cinema figure known for his creativity, resilience, and groundbreaking achievements. He was born in Fort Scott, Kansas, on November 30, 1912, and rose to become a trailblazer in the film industry during a time when racial barriers were deeply entrenched. […]

Dynamic Line-Up Of Speakers, Entertainment Planned For 2024Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Breakfast

January 11, 2024 Carma Henry 0

For its upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum will welcome a dynamic pastor, choir and theatrical performer, to create an energetic tribute […]